Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 February 2013
314. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health if the Health Information and Quality Authority are reviewing the situation of waiting list times for persons requiring epilepsy monitoring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7780/13]
View answerThe Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent Authority established to drive continuous improvement in Ireland’s health and social care services. The Authority was established as part of the Government's overall Health Service Reform Programme.
The Authority's mandate extends across the quality and safety of the public, private (within its social care function) and voluntary sectors. Reporting directly to the Minister for Health and Children, HIQA has statutory responsibility for:
- Setting Standards for Health and Social Services,
- Social Services Inspectorate,
- Monitoring Healthcare Quality,
- Health Technology Assessment,
- Health Information.
Following enquiries made on foot of the Deputy's question I can confirm that HIQA is not currently reviewing the situation of waiting list times for people requiring epilepsy monitoring.
